Unique lodgings with an eco twist

April 22, 2013 8:00 AM

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PRANAMAR OCEAN FRONT VILLAS AND YOGA RETREAT in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Take a dip in the resort\'s chemical-free saltwater pool, re-energize in the airy yoga studio, and dine on dishes made from organic and locally sourced ingredients. www.pranamarvillas.com

PRANAMAR OCEAN FRONT VILLAS AND YOGA RETREAT in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica Take a dip in the resort\'s chemical-free saltwater pool, re-energize in the airy yoga studio, and dine on dishes made from organic and ... more

TENUTA DI SPANNOCCHIA near Siena, Italy
Spend a week in a centuries-old farmhouse on a sun-kissed estate in Tuscany. This 1,100-acre working organic farm — where guests can meander through the gardens, cool off in the pool and enjoy sweeping views from the Castello di Spannochia\'s terrace — offers programs in Tuscan culture and history and sustainable agriculture. www.spannocchia.com

TENUTA DI SPANNOCCHIA near Siena, Italy Spend a week in a centuries-old farmhouse on a sun-kissed estate in Tuscany. This 1,100-acre working organic farm — where guests can meander through the gardens, cool ... more

SONG SAA PRIVATE ISLAND near Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Spanning two islands in the pristine Koh Rong Archipelago, the resort offers luxurious over-water and jungle- and water-view villas, all built with sustainable materials. The footbridge that connects the isles crosses over a marine reserve — Cambodia\'s first — which was established by the resort. songsaa.com

SONG SAA PRIVATE ISLAND near Sihanoukville, Cambodia Spanning two islands in the pristine Koh Rong Archipelago, the resort offers luxurious over-water and jungle- and water-view villas, all built with ... more

TREEHOTEL in Harads, Sweden
Modern design meets natural beauty at Sweden\'s Treehotel where elevated \'treerooms\' blend into the forest backdrop. The quirky rooms (there is a UFO-shaped room, one made of mirrored walls and even a tree sauna) were built with sustainability and minimal environmental impact in mind. www.treehotel.se

TREEHOTEL in Harads, Sweden Modern design meets natural beauty at Sweden\'s Treehotel where elevated \'treerooms\' blend into the forest backdrop. The quirky rooms (there is a UFO-shaped room, one made of ... more

MONTAÑA MÁGICA LODGE in the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, Chile
Ever sleep inside a volcano or under a waterfall? No? Well, you can tackle both experiences at once at this exotic lodge, which is tucked away inside 232 square miles of protected, temperate rainforest. www.huilohuilo.com/en/accommodation/magic-mountain-lodge

MONTAÑA MÁGICA LODGE in the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, Chile Ever sleep inside a volcano or under a waterfall? No? Well, you can tackle both experiences at once at this exotic lodge, which is tucked away ... more

LONGITUDE 131 near Ayers Rock, Australia
In addition to offering upscale accommodations, Longitude 131 is located just miles from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a World Heritage site. The luxury camp was designed to minimize any damage to the natural environment. www.longitude131.com.au

LONGITUDE 131 near Ayers Rock, Australia In addition to offering upscale accommodations, Longitude 131 is located just miles from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a World Heritage site. The luxury camp was ... more

TREEBONES RESORT in Big Sur, Calif.
Perched above the Pacific Ocean, this tranquil retreat is home to 16 cozy yurt, plus \'bring and pack in your own ... everything\' campsites, one of which features a wood-woven nest big enough for two adults to sleep in. The off-the-grid property gets power from two zero-emissions turbines. Heat from the turbines\' exhaust warms the pool and the hot tub. treebonesresort.com

TREEBONES RESORT in Big Sur, Calif. Perched above the Pacific Ocean, this tranquil retreat is home to 16 cozy yurt, plus \'bring and pack in your own ... everything\' campsites, one of which features a ... more

WHITEPOD in Les Cerniers, Switzerland Enjoy the Swiss Alps in low-impact style. Each pod (dome-shaped tent) comes with a wood-burning stove and full-service bathroom, along with impressive views of Lake Geneva. ... more

ADRÈRE AMELLAL in the Siwa Oasis, Egypt
Walls of salt rock and roofs of palm fronds — this eco-lodge overlooking Lake Siwa is an oasis in an oasis. Its grounds include ancient olive and palm groves, a natural spring–fed pool and the mystical \'White Mountain,\' for which the hotel is named. There is no electricity, just the night sky, glowing torches and beeswax candles. adrereamellal.net/index2.html

ADRÈRE AMELLAL in the Siwa Oasis, Egypt Walls of salt rock and roofs of palm fronds — this eco-lodge overlooking Lake Siwa is an oasis in an oasis. Its grounds include ancient olive and palm groves, a ... more